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The_Aerodynamic_Head · 12-10-2005, 07:47 AM

Indeed, I recall that nothing ever fell off my two Harleys. It was all rusted solid. At least BM had the kindness to galvanize the bolts in the engine and exhaust hangers.

naco_traficante · 12-10-2005, 07:53 AM

Everyone who has owned one tells me how bullet-proof and repairable they are and I believe it. I would really like to own a Boxer one day (BTW the F800R is not a Boxer ?). But in my market (midwest US) everything is cheaper including the Triumphs and Guzzis, not just the Japanese bikes. I had my eye on the R1150R and now I understand it is discontinued.

xlr8r · 12-10-2005, 08:05 AM

Now you've really got me started - Triumphs in the US are only 60 percent of what they are at home, and I live only an hour's drive from where they're made. How come a flight across the Atlantic works out cheaper than an hour's drive?

Seriously, about the R1150R. I know they've just been discontinued, but why do you have to buy new? There are loads of used ones about, and there's no better used buy than a BM. Are you expecting it to be worn out and ready for the scrapheap at two or three years old? I'd buy - and indeed have bought - used BMs with 50,000+ miles on them which have run well for years afterwards. Don't wait for another riding season to go by, just buy the thing. You know you want to.

naco_traficante · 12-10-2005, 08:16 AM

You *ARE* that voice in my head !

lcarlson · 12-12-2005, 08:44 AM

The R1150R is a great all-around motorcycle. I clearly prefer it to the GS, especially when the appearance of the machine is part of the consideration. It is a classic.

terranova22 · 04-15-2006, 12:11 AM

>>he R1150R is a great all-around motorcycle

Also, if you already have a klr or other gs, this roadster is lower to the ground for more comfortable street riding . . .

12-10-2005, 07:47 AM	#11
The_Aerodynamic_Head Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Nash Vegas, Tennessee Posts: 446	Re: F800R Indeed, I recall that nothing ever fell off my two Harleys. It was all rusted solid. At least BM had the kindness to galvanize the bolts in the engine and exhaust hangers. __________________ Headlight Fluid?! How dumb does he think I am? When I get back to base with that Elbow Grease, I'm gonna have a talk with the Sarge.

12-10-2005, 07:53 AM	#12
naco_traficante Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 466	Re: F800R Everyone who has owned one tells me how bullet-proof and repairable they are and I believe it. I would really like to own a Boxer one day (BTW the F800R is not a Boxer ?). But in my market (midwest US) everything is cheaper including the Triumphs and Guzzis, not just the Japanese bikes. I had my eye on the R1150R and now I understand it is discontinued.

12-10-2005, 08:05 AM	#13
xlr8r Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 277	Re: F800R Now you've really got me started - Triumphs in the US are only 60 percent of what they are at home, and I live only an hour's drive from where they're made. How come a flight across the Atlantic works out cheaper than an hour's drive? Seriously, about the R1150R. I know they've just been discontinued, but why do you have to buy new? There are loads of used ones about, and there's no better used buy than a BM. Are you expecting it to be worn out and ready for the scrapheap at two or three years old? I'd buy - and indeed have bought - used BMs with 50,000+ miles on them which have run well for years afterwards. Don't wait for another riding season to go by, just buy the thing. You know you want to.

12-10-2005, 08:16 AM	#14
naco_traficante Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 466	Re: F800R You ARE that voice in my head !

12-12-2005, 08:44 AM	#15
lcarlson Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 61	Re: BMW Motorrad Adopts New Philosophy. The R1150R is a great all-around motorcycle. I clearly prefer it to the GS, especially when the appearance of the machine is part of the consideration. It is a classic.

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04-15-2006, 12:11 AM	#16
terranova22 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3	Re: BMW Motorrad Adopts New Philosophy. >>he R1150R is a great all-around motorcycle Also, if you already have a klr or other gs, this roadster is lower to the ground for more comfortable street riding . . .